India truly shone at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy, bringing home an impressive total of 33 medals. The Indian team displayed incredible talent and determination across a range of winter sports, clinching 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals. The final day of the event was especially noteworthy, as India added 12 more medals to their impressive haul.
India’s Medal-Winning Performance
Snowshoeing – A Strong Finish
Snowshoeing has emerged as one of India’s top disciplines at the Special Olympics, with the team proudly securing a total of 10 medals in this category. On the last day, they added four more medals to their collection:
• Silver Medals: Vasu Tiwari, Shalini Chauhan, and Tanya in the 25m Snowshoeing competition.
• Bronze Medal: Jahangir in the same event.
These accomplishments, along with the previous six medals in Snowshoeing, truly highlight the athletes’ hard work and perseverance.
Alpine Skiing – A Dominant Display
India’s Alpine Skiing team demonstrated outstanding control and technique, winning 10 medals in this sport.
- Silver Medals:
- Radha Devi (Intermediate Slalom, F01 category)
- Nirmala Devi (Intermediate Slalom, F04 category)
- Abhishek Kumar (Novice Slalom, M02 category)
This performance solidified India’s growing prowess in competitive skiing.
Cross Country Skiing – Strength and Stamina
India’s athletes also shined in Cross Country Skiing, a physically demanding discipline.
- Bronze Medal: Akriti in the 100m Classical Technique (F02 category).
Her ability to sustain a rigorous pace across long distances demonstrated her exceptional stamina and resilience.
Floorball – A Team Effort
India’s Women’s Traditional Floorball Team put up a commendable fight, securing a bronze medal. Their strong coordination and strategy played a key role in their success.
Final Medal Distribution
India’s 33 medals were distributed across different sports as follows:
- Snowshoeing – 10 medals
- Alpine Skiing – 10 medals
- Snowboarding – 6 medals
- Short Track Speed Skating – 4 medals
- Cross Country Skiing – 2 medals
- Floorball – 1 medal
